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February 12th, 2011, 08:59 PM
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Re: programming jobs without degree
 Originally Posted by nuzzle
The notion that "experience is more important than a degree" is a myth carefully guarded by people who wished they had one. It's just a way to deal with an inferiority complex. They realize what they're missing and would give their right hand to have it.
That's a pretty broad and sweeping statement. Suggest you tone it down a bit.
I suffer no inferiority complex myself, and I'll keep my right hand, thanks. I just suffer from 35+ years of industry experience. No one asks me about a degree when they see my rap sheet. Ask any of the companies I've worked for if they give a rip whether or not I have a "sheepskin".
On the other hand, I have met a number of "degreed" and "certified" individuals who couldn't code their way out of a wet bag. They're real good at passing tests but when it comes down to hitting a hard deadline with a deliverable ...
Yes, in a mature market, a degree will bubble a resume up a little higher in the pile with individuals of the same age and experience but it will NOT supplant hard industry experience.
Be careful when you generalize like this, please.
-Max
Last edited by Max Peck; February 12th, 2011 at 09:01 PM.
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